KathrynGarrityHughesMDMPH, DAvMed

Colonel, Air Force Pilot/Physician (Retired)

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Office
Saint Alphonsus Occupational Medicine
910 NW 16th Street, #102
Fruitland, ID 83619
Phone+1 208-302-7617

University of Michigan School of Public HealthMPH, Health Management and Policy, 2008 - 2009
University of Michigan School of Public HealthMPH, Health Management and Policy, 2009
Kings CollegeDiploma in Aviation Medicine, 2007 - 2007
Wright State University Boonshoft School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1999 - 2000
University of Nebraska College of MedicineClass of 1999
United States Air Force AcademyBS, Biology, 1984 - 1988
U.S. Air Force AcademyBS, Biology/Minor: Arabic, 1988

Military Health System Female Physician Leadership Award, Air Force Category 2012
Julian Ward Award Aerospace Medical Association, 2011
Harry G. Moseley Award Aerospace Medical Association, 2009
Bronze Team Award Royal Aeronautical Society, 2006
Air Combat Command Flight Surgeon of the Year 2001
Medical Corps Officer of the Year 366th Medical Group, 2001
Student Leader Scholarship University of Nebraska Medical Center, 1997
Alpha Omega Alpha Student Research Fellowship 1996
Victoria Hooper Scholarship 1996
Health Profession Scholarship Award Air Force, 1995
Distinguished Graduate Squadron Officer’s School
UN Medal
Humanitarian Medal
North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal
National Defense Service Ribbon
Achievement Medal
Commendation Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
Aerial Achievement Medal
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PubMed

4 citations
Head-out immersion in the non-human primate: a model of cardiovascular deconditioning during microgravity.
Kurtis G. Cornish, Kathryn G Hughes, Adrean Dreessen, Michael Olguin
Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine. 1999-08-01
You're the flight surgeon: aortic insufficiency.
Kathryn G Hughes
Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine. 2011-11-01

Journal Articles

USAF GLOC Rates Following the Implementation of Full-Coverage G-Suits
Hughes KG, Av Sp Env Med, 1/1/2014
You’re the (ANG) Flight Surgeon – Aortic Insufficiency
Hughes KG, Av Sp Env Med, 1/1/2011
The Operational Assessment of Two Full Coverage Anti-G Suits in Air Combat Command (ACC) F-15C and F-16 Aircraft
Simmons MD, Culbreth S, Holland DA, Hughes KG, Boyd F, Av Sp Env Med, 1/1/2010
F-22 Raptor G-Suit Acceptability and Effectiveness Survey
Holland DA, Boyd F, Culbreth S, Hughes KG, Simmons MD, Av Sp Env Med, 1/1/2009
Fighter Surface Attack on Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) During Dusk and Dawn: Human Factors, Challenges, and Performance Enhancement
Gore RK, Hughes KG, Av Sp Env Med, 1/1/2008
Head-out Immersion in the Non-Human Primate: A Model of Cardiovascular Deconditioning During muG
Cornish KG, Hughes KG, Dressen A, Olguin M, Aviation, Space and Environmental Medicine, 1/1/1999
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Other

Flight Assessment of Aircrew Urination Relief Devices for Ejection Seat Equipped Platforms with Single, Tandem or Side-by-Side Cockpits
Hughes KG, Royal Air Force Centre of Aviation Medicine Report
1/1/2009
Flight Assessment of Hearing Protection Methods in the RAF CAM Hawk Mk1 Aircraft
Hughes KG, Royal Air Force Centre of Aviation Medicine Report
1/1/2008